30 key blues musicians in pictures

Georgia-bornRay Charles Robinson (1930-2004) fused rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his seminal early recordings with Atlantic Records in the 1950s. He was also a master of singing country music.Frank Sinatra called Charles “the only true genius in show business.” He influenced a generation of musicians and among his many awards were a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and The National Medal of Arts.